Yasmani Grandal Goes Yard In Game 2 Loss

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal hit his second home run in as many games on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics. It was his only hit in four at-bats on Wednesday. Grandal is now 2-for-7 with a pair of walks so far in the wild-card series. Grandal came into the playoffs in a slump, but […]

Edwin Rios Draws First Playoff Start In Game 1 Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first/third baseman Edwin Rios will serve as the designated hitter for Game 1 of Wednesday’s wild-card series versus Milwaukee and left-hander Brent Suter. Rios’ start will mark the first of his postseason career, and may also be an indication that manager Dave Roberts isn’t starting purely right-handed bats in response to Suter’s […]

Latavius Murray A Low-End Flex Against Lions

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray is only a low-tier flex option for this week against Detroit. With Alvin Kamara handling RB1 duties on the team, Murray hasn't seen more than 58 rush yards and 19 receiving yards in any contest thus far. He's only worth considering if your team has been hit by […]

Keston Hiura Drops To Eighth In Order For Game 1 Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Keston Hiura will bat eighth for just the second time in his Major League career during Game 1 of Wednesday’s wild-card series versus the Dodgers and right-hander Walker Buehler. Hiura was ice cold down the stretch of the regular season, last producing an extra-base hit back on Sept. 16. Hiura struck […]

Alvin Kamara An RB1 In Week 4

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is a solid RB1 in this week's clash against the Lions. With Michael Thomas out the past couple of weeks, Kamara has been putting up herculean numbers as his receiving totals have been off the charts. He posted 139 receiving yards in Week 3 and 95 in Week […]

Christian Yelich Moves To Leadoff Spot For Game 1 Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has been slotted into the leadoff spot for Game 1 of Wednesday’s wild-card series versus the Dodgers and right-hander Walker Buehler. Yelich has not batted leadoff since 2018, with manager Craig Counsell significantly shaking up the lineup. Yelich finished the regular season in a malaise, going 2-for-21 with eight strikeouts […]

Drew Brees A QB2 Against Lions

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is a QB2 for this week's matchup against the Lions. The veteran hasn't been the most explosive fantasy option this season and there has also been speculation of his decline. While he's still putting up serviceable numbers, they haven't been consistent. He tossed three touchdowns in Week 3, but […]

Nelson Cruz Hopes To Return In 2021 After MVP-Like Campaign

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz was one of the Majors’ preeminent power threats for the entirety of the 2020 season. Finishing the year with the eighth-highest OPS in the bigs (.992), Cruz said following his club’s elimination from the postseason Wednesday that he hoped to be back next season. The veteran turns 41 next […]

Kyle Hendricks Suffers Game 1 Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks picked up the loss in Game 1 of the Cubs wild-card series against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Hendricks got out of some trouble between the fourth and sixth innings, but manager David Ross elected to bring him out for the seventh inning. Hendricks allowed back-to-back singles and then […]

Jesus Aguilar Goes Yard In Wednesday's Playoff Win

Miami Marlins first baseman/designated hitter Jesus Aguilar hit a home run in Wednesday's wild-card playoff win. He ended up 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored, hitting the homer and a double as well. Aguilar had an outstanding bounce-back campaign for the Marlins and should be a key piece in the postseason lineup, likely […]

Brett Gardner Starts Over Clint Frazier Again Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner will remain in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday’s wild-card series versus Cleveland, leaving Clint Frazier on the bench. Gardner went 3-for-5 with a home run during Game 1, unlikely to lose his spot after such a performance. Despite manager Aaron Boone talking up Frazier as of […]

Gary Sanchez Returns To Lineup For Game 2 Wednesday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is back among the starting nine for Game 2 of Wednesday's wild-card series versus Cleveland and right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco. Sanchez will bat in the No. 9 spot for the first time in his Major League career amidst having hit .147 during 49 regular-season contests. With Kyle Higashioka having […]

Corey Dickerson Hits A Three-Run Shot On Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson hit a huge three-run home run in Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Chicago Cubs. Dickerson ended up 1-for-4 with a walk, three RBI and a run scored. Dickerson's blast came in the seventh inning to open the scoring for the Marlins, who would score five in the […]

Sandy Alcantara Shines In His First Playoff Start

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was excellent in his first playoff appearance on Wednesday. He earned the win, pitching 6 2/3 innings while allowing just one run on three hits and three walks. He struck out four and allowed the run on a solo shot off the bat of Ian Happ. Alcantara did not […]

Kyle Tucker Drives In Two As Astros Sweep

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in as the Astros beat the Twins 3-1 to sweep them out of the playoffs. The young slugger drove in his first career RBI in the fourth inning and then tacked on an RBI single in the ninth inning to extend the Astros lead […]

Carlos Correa's Home Run Breaks Tie

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 2-for-4 with a 430-foot home run in the Astros 3-1 win over the Twins in the wild-card round on Wednesday. The Astros advance to the ALDS thanks to an absolute bomb by Correa in the seventh inning to unlock a 1-1 tie at the time. It was a mediocre […]

Dee Ford Headed To Injured Reserve

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford (neck) will be placed on Injured Reserve with a neck issue. Ford suffered the injury in Week 1 and hasn't played since. It's unclear how long he'll be out, but he'll be forced to miss at least the next three weeks while on IR. San Francisco's defense has […]

George Kittle A Full-Go In Practice

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that tight end George Kittle (knee) is a full-go at practice on Wednesday. It means that Kittle should return in Week 4 against the Eagles after missing the last two games. It's perfect timing, too, with Jordan Reed going on Injured Reserve. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) looks […]

Jimmy Garoppolo The Starter When Healthy

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) is the team's starter over Nick Mullens when he's healthy. Garoppolo missed last week and Mullens threw for over 300 yards and a touchdown against the winless Giants, but the Niners are making it clear that Jimmy G is the starter when […]

Michael Thomas Returns To Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) returned to practice on Wednesday after missing the last two games with an ankle sprain. Thomas was moving well during the portion of practice open to the media, but he'll have to prove he's not at risk of aggravating his ankle if he plays in Week 4 […]

Jimmy Garoppolo, Raheem Mostert Not Practicing Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), running back Raheem Mostert (knee) and defensive end Dee Ford (back) will not practice on Wednesday. Garoppolo is week-to-week with an ankle sprain and doesn't look to be on track to return in Week 4 against the Eagles, which would allow Nick Mullens to make his second straight […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling's Value Tied To Davante Adams' Health

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling will have a juicy matchup against a banged-up Falcons Defense in Week 4. Valdes-Scantling has been tasked with stepping up his production with star receiver Davante Adams battling a hamstring injury. But he was overshadowed last week by teammate Adam Lazard's 146 yards compared to Valdes-Scantling only mustering […]

Broncos Defense Enters Streaming Conversation In Week 4

The Denver Broncos Defense has been decimated by injuries through three weeks. It started with Von Miller (ankle) suffering a season-ending injury just before Week 1, and it continued with cornerback A.J. Bouye in Week 1 and defensive tackle Jurrell Casey last week. Despite all the injuries, Denver's D will be a fantasy streaming option […]

RotoBaller PGA: One And Done Staff Picks - Sanderson Farms Championship

Here at RotoBaller, we are always searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, we are very proud of our weekly PGA “One and Done” column. In this feature, our golf staff of Joe Nicely, Spencer Aguiar and Josh Bennett will provide their weekly golf […]

Allen Lazard Hopes To Stay Hot Against Atlanta

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard will try and build off his monster performance last week against the Falcons on Monday Night Football in Week 4. Lazard stepped up for injured star receiver Davante Adams and delivered 146 yards and one touchdown. Lazard and the Packers offense now will face a banged-up Falcons Defense […]

Aaron Jones Maintains RB1 Status For Week 4

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will try and keep his hot start to the season going this Monday night against the Falcons in Week 4. Through three games, Jones already has 303 rushing yards, four touchdowns and is averaging 6.1 yards per carry. The Packers offense is humming and will face a Falcons […]

Aaron Rodgers Primed To Feast On Falcons

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will have a fantastic matchup in Week 4 against the Falcons on Monday Night Football. The Falcons are allowing the most fantasy points to opposing passers, including 362 passing yards a game and nine passing touchdowns through three games. Rodgers, in turn, already has nine touchdown passes himself this […]

Brandon McManus Should Remain On Waiver Wires

Through three games, Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus has attempted four field goals (three made) and four extra points. The strong-legged 29-year-old just isn't seeing enough opportunities in a banged-up and ineffective offense to warrant any fantasy attention. That could change once quarterback Drew Lock (shoulder) returns, possibly in Week 5, but fantasy managers can […]

Jimmy Graham Has Stiff Test Against Colts

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham will have a tough test in Week 4 against the Colts. Graham is coming off a game against the Falcons where he caught six passes for 60 yards and one touchdown. Backup quarterback Nick Foles looked for the veteran pass-catcher often and now Foles is the starter moving forward. […]

Noah Fant A Low-Upside TE1 Against Jets

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant will see his fantasy ceiling lowered with quarterback Brett Rypien making the start on Thursday night against the Jets, but he should continue to see a healthy amount of targets in the passing game, making him at least a low-end TE1 option for fantasy managers. Fant was targeted 10 […]